If you've been waiting to get your hands on XBMC for Android but weren't thrilled at the idea of compiling it yourself or suffering through a nightly, the team behind XBMC have taken the wraps off of an official beta release that you can try. More »

Android: The way Android handles notifications in the pull-down drawer is so nice that it made its way to iOS, but if you like being able to see those notifications and even their content right on the lock screen without unlocking your phone (the way you can in iOS), LockerPro Lockscreen lets you... More »

Android: Eye in Sky Weather is a free, elegant weather app for Android phones and tablets. The interface is simple and minimal, and the customizable home screen widgets fit right in with Android's Holo theme. More »

Windows 8: If you enjoy playing games using the Steam platform you may want to consider using Pin Steam, a Windows 8 commercial application that allows you to pin individual games to your start screen. More »

Windows: If you're getting a little tired of the handful of low-resolution backgrounds for the Start screen in Windows 8, Stardock's Decor8 gives you all the tools you need to personalize it to your heart's content. More »

Android: If you took notice when SwiftKey announced SwiftKey Flow back in October, now's your chance to get in on the action. The company has launched a public beta of the new swipe-to-type keyboard, and beefed it up with new features at the same time. More »